<i> Films going into production: </i>

Dune Warriors (Concorde). Shooting in the Philippines. David Carradine stars in this action tale of the first three days after a global nuclear holocaust. Producer Christopher R. Santiago. Director Cirio H. Santiago. Screenwriter David A. Thomas. Also stars Roger Craig.

Hamlet (Marquis). Shooting in the U.K. Franco Zeffirelli directs and co-adapts the classic story with Mel Gibson in the title role. Zeffirelli has said publicly that his rendition will have “more blood and more excitement and will tell the story the way Shakespeare meant it to be told.” Producer Dyson Lovell. Screenwriters Christopher Devore and Zeffirelli. Also stars Glenn Close, Alan Bates and Paul Scofield. Distributor Nelson.

If Looks Could Kill (Northwest). Shooting in Montreal. Action adventure comedy starring Richard Grieco and Linda Hunt. It’s the tale of a Detroit native who finds himself in a mistaken identity situation well-stocked with European romance and intrigue. Executive producer Elliot Schick. Producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron. Screenwriter Darren Star. Also stars Roger Rees, Brigitte Bako and Robin Bartlett. Distributor Warner Bros.

Killer Tomatoes Strike Back (Four Square). Shooting in San Diego. John Astin reprises his nefarious Professor Gangreen role this time in the guise of a talk show host. While he gabs on camera, his small band of killer tomatoes stalk incredulous prey. Executive producers Stephen Peace and John DeBello. Director DeBello. Screenwriters Constantine Dillon and Rick Rockwell. Also stars Rockwell.

King Ralph I (Universal). Shooting in Great Britain. John Goodman is the king in this high-jinks affair of a piano player who becomes the next king of England. Director/writer David S. Ward. Producer Jack Brodsky. Also stars Peter O’Toole and Camille Coduri.

Three Men and a Little Lady (Touchstone). Shooting in L.A., New York and Great Britain. The three men--Tom Selleck, Steve Guttenberg and Ted Danson--return in the “Three Men and a Baby” sequel. “Dirty Dancing’s” Emile Ardolino directs as “Internal Affair’s” lovely Nancy Travis plays the “little lady” who left these guys holding the baby in the first film. Executive producer Jean Francois LePetit. Producers Ted Field and Robert W. Cort. Screenwriter Charlie Peters. Distributor Buena Vista.